August 23, 2005
A Workshop
Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury
was held on August 23, 2005 at 1715 Route 46, Ledgewood, N.J. at 7:30
p.m.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT
Adequate notice
of this meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Roxbury was given as
required by the Open Public Meetings act as follows: Notice was faxed to the
Daily Record, the Newark Star Ledger and the Roxbury Register on January 5,
2005; notice was posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the
Municipal Building on January 5, 2005.
ROLL CALL: Councilwoman Sandy Urgo, Councilmen
John Ciaramella, Fred Hall, Jim Rilee, Tim Smith and Deputy Mayor Martin
Schmidt
ABSENT: Mayor Richard Zoschak,
due to vacation
ALSO PRESENT: Christopher Raths, Township Manager;
Robert Oostdyk, Township Attorney’s Office and Janet Rieth, Deputy Township
Clerk
REPORTS OF
COUNCIL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES, COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND NEW BUSINESS/OLD
BUSINESS
New Business
Proclamation: Olde Suckasunny
Day
Deputy Mayor
Schmidt read the proclamation for Olde Suckasunny Day to be held on Saturday, September 10, 2005. Mary
Romance, Library Director,
thanked the Township for their support.
Presentation: Community Center
Proposed Entrance Improvements
Mike Kobylarz,
Township Engineer, presented Council with the proposed entrance improvements to
the Community Center, which will widen the entrance and create a main access
drive to the Senior Center parking area. Off of the main drive,
there will be a right turn access to the fields and Imagination Station and a
left turn access to the parking areas for the Health and Recreation
Departments. All entrances to the main access drive will be stop
intersections. There will be a curved island around the entrance sign to
provide a more landscaped area. Wooden guide rails will be installed around
all grassed areas to protect them. Mr. Kobylarz advised that the first step in
this project will be drainage and drywells, which will be completed by the Road
Department this fall. Between winter and spring the paved areas will be cut
out, the grass areas will be put in and resurfacing will take place when the
weather breaks in the spring.
Council
discussed the possibility of making the center striping area at the end of the
building a grassy area with a guide rail or curb. Regarding handicap parking
spaces, Mr. Kobylarz will look at the ADA regulations pertaining to the parking in
front of the Recreation Department and the basketball courts.
Discussion
took place regarding the striping on the egress of the Righter Road parking area. It was agreed that the
curb will be painted for this weekend’s Soccer Kickoff.
Old Business
Procurement
Policy - Will be
discussed at a future meeting.
Appointments
Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board: 1 Member,
4-year Term (Mayor Appointment) – This will be discussed at a future meeting.
Rockaway River Watershed Cabinet - 1 Member, 1-year
term and un-expired term of Tricia Fragale (1/1/05 > 12/31/05) – This will be discussed at a future meeting.
Open Space
Committee: un-expired term of Mena
Schultz (1/1/04
> 12/31/06 – This will be discussed at a future meeting.
PUBLIC PORTION
Dennis Wine, 4 Holly Drive, Succasunna, commended the Township on
the Eyland Avenue repaving.
Mr. Wine
discussed an article in Star Ledger regarding poker tournaments being held in
the firehouse and questioned why the resolution regarding the firehouses is not
done, which would clarify what they can and cannot do in the building. Mr.
Rilee stated that, if the Township does not own the building, we cannot tell
them how to use the building. Mr. Raths advised that if the Township had been
aware that there was illegal activity taking place, it would have been shut
down. Mr. Wine stated that the Council liaison to the Fire Company should have
known what was going on. Mr. Rilee stated that, as the Fire liaison, he deals
with the Fire Chiefs only, not with the Association. Mr. Rilee further stated
that the issues discussed are response times, safety issues and equipment issues,
not what is being done in their spare time at the firehouse. Mr. Raths will
send another memo to the Chiefs reinforcing what cannot take place in the
firehouses.
Kathy
DeFillippo, 14 Deer Lane, Succasunna, discussed the improvements
to the entrance at Horseshoe Lake entrance and stated that they are long
overdue. She also felt that, instead of grass on the small island area by the
building, some small, maintenance free shrubs should be planted.
Robert Kluska,
Emmans Road, Succasunna, commented on the Horseshoe Lake facility. He questioned why the Township
does not utilize the dirt area near the lake, such as parking for bus trips for
the Seniors. Mr. Raths stated that the area is extremely full during the
swimming season, but it could be utilized at other times. Mr. Kobylarz advised
that the area is not plowed or maintained during the winter.
Mr. Kluska
discussed the Ledgewood Park area on Emmans Road and the fact that people are
parking right next to “No Parking” signs. Mr. Raths stated that the police
have been sent out and cars have been ticketed. Mr. Kobylarz will speak to Mr.
Blood regarding the placing of crosswalks in the area, which were supposed to
be done by the end of June.
Mr. Kluska
stated that the Township web site has been corrected for the Agendas.
MATTERS
REQUESTED/REFERRED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS, MANAGER, ATTORNEY OR CLERK
- Application
for Raffles License No. RA: 1254 by Roxbury High School Band Parents’
Association
- Application
for Raffles License No. RA: 1255 by Roxbury High School Band Parents’
Association
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to approve Items A & B. Mr. Ciaramella seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Ciaramella – yes
Mr. Hall – yes Mr.
Smith – yes
Ms. Urgo – yes Deputy
Mayor Schmidt – yes
Motion carried 6
- 0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 12, 2005
Executive Session
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to approve the July 12, 2005 Executive Session minutes. Ms. Urgo
seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee - yes Ms.
Urgo – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – abstain
Mr. Smith –
abstain Deputy Mayor Schmidt – yes
Motion carried 4
– 0 with 2 abstentions
DRAFT ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCES
None
HEARING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
None
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR DISCUSSION
None
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTIONS
05-294
A resolution
incorporating by reference herein and approving the following numbered
resolutions listed on the workshop
council meeting agenda for this date: 05-295, 05-296, 05-297, 05-298, 05-299,
05-300, 05-301, 05-302, 05-303, 05-304, 05-307, 05-308, 05-311
Mr. Rilee made a
motion to adopt Resolution 05-294. Mr. Ciaramella seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Ciaramella – yes (recuse on check #36942)
Mr. Hall – yes
(recuse on check #36872)
Mr. Smith – yes
(no on 05-301)
Ms. Urgo – yes
(no on 05-301, abstain on 05-302 and recuse on check #36946)
Deputy Mayor
Schmidt – yes
Motion carried 6
– 0 with two no’s 05-301, one abstention on 05-302, one recusal on checks
#36942, #36872 and #36946
05-295 A
resolution authorizing the refund of taxes
05-296
A resolution supporting a permanent and constitutionally guaranteed 30%
reduction in
property taxes
05-297 A resolution authorizing the Township of
Roxbury to enter into a grant agreement with
the State of New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection to assist in funding the development of a Community
Forestry Management Plan
05-298 A resolution amending the Professional Engineering Services Contract with Suburban
Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the
Skyview Wastewater Treatment Plant Decommissioning Project, Block 7801, Lot
1
05-299 A resolution authorizing the award of a
contract to Orange Carpet for furnishing and
installing new flooring at the Police
Headquarters located at 1715 Route 46 Ledgewood, New Jersey
05-300 A resolution authorizing submission of an
application for the Roxbury Municipal
Alliance Grant
05-301 A resolution approving Change Order No. 2
to Z & Z Contracting, Inc. for the Conkling
Road Storm Sewer and Mooney Road Water
Main Projects
After
discussion, the majority of Council agreed to approve the resolution and move
forward and have Mr. Raths attempt to obtain approval from the residents to pay
the connection fee and hook up to the sewers.
05-302 A resolution authorizing a contract with Swift
Real Estate Solutions for the preparation
of a limited appraisal of Wellfleet
Property located at Block 10201, Lots 2 & 3
05-303
A resolution
authorizing the release of a Performance Guarantee posted for right-of-way
excavation Permit No. AUG0305, Rosemary
Watson, 111 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ, Block 5203, Lot 54
05-304 A resolution authorizing the release of a
Performance Guarantee posted to guarantee
driveway paving at 8 Dalland Road,
Succasunna, Block 2901, Lot 3
05-305 A resolution authorizing the award of a contract
to T. Fiore Demolition, Inc., for the
base bid of the demolition and disposal
of a concrete block manufacturing plant –
Pulled, waiting for response from DEP in regards to the
practicality of the coexistence of a DPW facility and a water supply well.
05-306 A resolution authorizing the award of a
contract to Frank Lurch Demolition, Inc. for the
alternate bid of the demolition and
disposal of a concrete block manufacturing plant – Pulled, waiting for
response from DEP in regards to the practicality of the coexistence of a DPW
facility and a water supply well.
05-307 A resolution authorizing additional
funding for Professional Services provided by
Integra Krauser & Cirz as appraisal
expert to handle the defense of the Hercules, Inc., tax appeals on behalf of the
Township of Roxbury (Certification requested)
05-308 A resolution authorizing additional
funding for Professional Services provided by Peter
J. Zipp as special counsel to handle the
defense of the Hercules, Inc., tax appeals on behalf of the Township of Roxbury
(Certification requested)
05-311 A
resolution authorizing payment of bills
05-309 A resolution granting Kenbar Investments,
LLC at 102 Hillcrest Avenue, Ledgewood,
Block 8602, Lot 14.01 an exemption from
Section 12-13 “Mandatory Sewer Connections” of the Revised General Ordinances
of the Township of Roxbury
05-310 A resolution rescinding a sanitary sewer
allocation to Kenbar Investments, LLC for the
property located at 102 Hillcrest
Avenue, Ledgewood, Block 8602, Lot 14.01
Mr.
Rilee made a motion to adopt Resolutions 05-309 and 05-310. Mr. Hall seconded
the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Rilee – yes Mr.
Hall – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Smith –yes
Ms. Urgo – no Deputy
Mayor Schmidt – yes
Motion carried 5
– 1
COMMUNICATIONS
August 12, 2005
#2
– Mayors Fax Advisory from William Dressel, Executive Director of NJLM, re:
Legislation Introduced in Congress to Allow Local Regulation of Railroad
Operated Garbage Dumps – Mr. Raths will obtain the Bill numbers and send a
letter of support. Mr. Raths will also copy the County Freeholders.
#3
Mayors Fax Advisory from William Dressel, Executive Director of NJLM, re: DEP
Proposal on Phosphorous – Mr. Raths will send a letter opposing any changes
without further input.
August 19, 2005
#1 –
Correspondence from NJDEP, re: Shell Service Station, Landing, Request for
Reduction in Potable Sampling Frequency dated April 21, 2005 – This is being
reduced to every 6 months.
#5 – NJLM Mayors
Fax Advisory, re: Alcotest 7110 MK III-C, New Test for Drunk Drivers – Mr.
Raths will question Chief Noll to determine if the Township has this equipment
and, if we do, would we be able to obtain some of the grant money.
#11 –
Correspondence from Senator Bucco, dated August 10, 2005, re: Senate Bill 2577,
appropriating $75,000,000 for Local Government Open Space Acquisition and Park
Development Projects in New Jersey – Mr. Raths will check into this and
report back to Council.
#12
– Correspondence from Glenn Schweizer, MCMUA, dated August 8, 2005, re: Summer
2005 Water Demand – This will be in the Roxbury Register this week as a
reminder to the public.
#16
– Correspondence from Michelle Severino, County of Morris Heritage Commission,
dated August 15, 2005, re: Grants for History Activities in Morris County –
This was sent to the Historic Advisory Committee.
#17
– Mt. Arlington Borough Planning Board Legal Notice, re: Hearing to be held on
August 24, 2005 – Russell Stern, Township Planner will be attending
#18
– Interoffice Memo from Chief John Hayowyk, Sr., dated August 8, 2005, re:
LOSAP Program Revisions – Council would like this item placed on a Workshop
Agenda
#21
– Interoffice Memo from Rob Kuncken, It Director, dated August 18, 2005, re:
GIS Software and Permitting Process Documentation – There is no conflict with
Ms. Schultz, Triad Consulting, working with the Township. This is the process
for the GIS application, which will be used for the complaint system.
#27
– Fax Correspondence from Walter Krich, Jr., Director of Morris County
Department of Planning, Development & Technology, dated August 19, 2005,
re: COAH/Highlands Planning Grant – The Township will apply for the grant.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
05-312 A Resolution of the Township Council of the Township of
Roxbury, in the County of
Morris, New Jersey, authorizing
conference of the Township Council with the public excluded
Mr.
Smith made a motion to adopt Resolution 05-312 for Executive Session. Ms. Urgo
seconded the motion.
Roll Call:
Mr. Smith – yes Ms.
Urgo – yes
Mr. Ciaramella –
yes Mr. Hall – yes
Mr. Rilee – yes Deputy
Mayor Schmidt – yes
Motion carried 6
– 0
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:05 PM
Council returned to the Workshop Meeting and Ms. Urgo made a motion to adjourn
the meeting. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
All In Favor -
Yes
_________________________
BettyLou DeCroce
Township Clerk
MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL
DATE: September 13, 2005
ROLL CALL: Mr. Rilee – yes Mr. Schmidt – yes
Mr.
Ciaramella – yes Mr. Hall –yes
Mayor
Zoschak – yes